Market location
The hotel sits near the Gold Souq and Spice Souq, with Al Ras metro about five minutes away on foot.
Cube Hotel LLC (old Al Buraq Hotel)
Deira
Cube Hotel LLC, formerly Al Buraq Hotel, is a straightforward Deira stay near the Gold Souq and Spice Souq. Reviews point to its walkable access to Al Ras metro and the old markets, while the hotel also has a restaurant, rooftop pool and fitness rooms.
Reputation Score
3.2
★★★☆☆
419 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Metro access
Al Ras metro makes it easier to reach other parts of Dubai without renting a car or taking taxis.
Helpful staff
Several guests found reception and management helpful, including support with individual travel problems.
Wi-Fi
One guest specifically reported good Wi-Fi during a stay near the Gold Souq and ferry terminal.
Breakfast variety
A guest who pre-booked breakfast reported more than 30 items each morning.
Room basics
Some rooms were described as comfortable and equipped with a safe deposit box, fridge, bottled water and a working shower.
Restaurant value
A restaurant-only visitor praised the food, quick service and value, while another mentioned grilled meats as a speciality.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm breakfast. If breakfast is included in your booking, confirm it again before eating; one guest reported being charged later despite being told it was free.
Skip the car. Arrive by metro or taxi if possible. Reviews say there is no hotel parking and parking nearby is difficult.
Allow navigation. Leave extra time to find the entrance: it is in a narrow gully or side street and can be hard to spot at night.
Check hot water. Test the shower as soon as you arrive and raise problems immediately, since several guests reported no hot water.
Inspect the room. Check bathroom cleanliness, bedding and room condition at arrival; reviews describe dust, smells, bugs and unfinished maintenance.
Check bookings. If travelling during an exhibition, confirm the reservation directly before arrival; one review alleges an online booking was refused.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5 Old Baladiya St
Al Buteen - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Cleanliness issues
Reviews repeatedly report foul-smelling or dirty rooms and bathrooms, with some alleging bugs and stained sheets.
Hot water
Multiple guests reported cold showers or no hot water, including one who said leaving the tap running did not help.
Poor service
Several reviews describe rude reception staff, unanswered calls and repeated follow-ups for room problems.
Difficult access
The entrance is in a narrow side street or alley, making the hotel difficult to find, especially at night or by car.
No parking
There is no hotel parking, and guests describe finding paid parking in the old Dubai area as difficult.
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The Bottom Line
Cube Hotel LLC, formerly Al Buraq Hotel, is a basic Deira hotel whose main advantage is its setting beside Dubai’s old markets. You can walk to the Gold Souq and Spice Souq, reach Al Ras metro in roughly five minutes, and use the nearby ferry terminal. That makes it convenient for market shopping, short city trips and airport access rather than a polished resort-style stay.
The hotel’s restaurant and breakfast receive mixed but sometimes positive mentions. One guest praised breakfast for having more than 30 items, while another found the included spread tasty but repetitive. A separate restaurant visitor liked the value, quick service and grilled meats.
The business description also lists a rooftop pool and fitness rooms, though reviews raise concerns about pool hygiene and the small, poorly ventilated gym. Expect a narrow, easy-to-miss entrance and no parking, so metro or taxi is more practical than driving. More importantly, room standards and service appear inconsistent: some guests describe clean rooms and helpful staff, while others report foul smells, dirty bathrooms, missing housekeeping, cold showers and rude reception.
Confirm breakfast charges, test hot water and inspect the room on arrival.